Pennington County boosts Rapid City library funding to $320,000 for 2026 after public outcry After weeks of citizen comment and commissioner review, the Pennington County Commission voted 4–1 to raise county support for Rapid City Public Library to a $320,000 package for 2026, drawing on the library reserve, the existing levy and contingency funds while commissioners plan longer‑term changes to the levy structure.

Pennington County Commissioners have voted to boost funding for the Rapid City Public Library to $320,000 for 2026 after passionate pleas from the community to protect vital services for working families.

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Residents urge Pennington County to restore Rapid City Public Library funding as negotiations continue Multiple residents and library advocates urged the county to reverse proposed cuts to the Rapid City Public Library during public comment; commissioners said they are renegotiating contracts and reviewing a roughly $197,000 library fund balance while seeking additional data before making final budget decisions.

Residents are rallying to save the Rapid City Public Library from drastic funding cuts that could jeopardize vital resources for low-income families and students.

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